For the past year or something crazy, I was looking for a backpack and I could never really find the perfect one - until I finally just ordered a regular black Jansport one (which I actually love and use way more than I thought). Really wish though that I saw these from Katoko! Maybe I would even go for something not black!

This quote from an article in The New York Times (The Five Stages of Ghosting Grief) by Rachel Fields made me laugh. (also, the article is about dating)
Texting these days is a funny thing, don't you think? I try to keep it in perspective and try not to expect an immediate response...because I know that I don't always respond as soon as possible just due to commuting, walking, child, working, etc. But actually, I kind of wish I was a more reliable responder as kind of a golden rule type thing..

One of my favorite blogger personalities, Garance Dore, wrote an aritcle on "Textonalities" - which also made me laugh big time! It hits the nail on the head about all of the different texter personalities (labrador vs. 1,000 unread messages) and also guys at the beginning of relationships vs. after some time has passed...check it out too ;)

Here is a gift idea for any little ones that you might know! Its a personalized book using their name and they get to meet these cute characters who build the names for them (the illustrations are really beautiful) - you can even choose what the little kid looks like which Im a total sucker for. I just ordered one for Wesley! It looks so sweet and whimsical and I know he will love the elephant and the lion. Also its free shipping (which in Switz is a huge bonus for me). And anyway, if you order one, use this link please then you get 15% off and we get a free book I guess!

A sweet little leopard print ring for your Saturday morning. Because Im not wearing leopard clothing but I still kind of like the whole leopard thing (its borderline wearing a costume which is always fun?) - but anyway, this ring is a slight nod to it so Im down with it. Its pretty. like your mom.

I came across this on the interweb and thought Id share it... Malaysian artist, Jun Hao Ong, constructed this brilliant LED star as part of a public arts festival. It is a testament to the political and cultural climate of his country (the building is set in what was once a significant and thriving industrial port). I wish I could see this in real life! - more on the project- Jun Hao Ong website

Yeah, Im posting about tupperware boxes. But if I could own any tupperware boxes forever and ever it would be these and not these dumb ones from ikea that keep spilling in my purse (which actually says nothing about the quality, but about my absentminded morning rushes)spotted on design crushpurchase here

This year my Christmas gifts are getting the leftover Christmas wrap treatment, especially since Im leaving the country for a trip to India for most of December - I definitely don't have time to order pretty gift wraps, much less do actual christmas shopping, etc.

But Im really appreciating these beautiful wrapping papers over at Of a Kind.

Tell me, how do you wrap your presents? Is it worth it to scour the internet looking for (and paying for) beautiful wrapping papers or do you just grab whatever is at your nearest store and call it good? Im torn between the two - I really love to give a beautifully wrapped gift...but on the other hand, I love any gift however its wrapped!

I just finished my fourth Whole30 (a month of strict paleo) and I spent a lot of time in the kitchen...meal planning, preparing, cooking, cleaning it up, etc. Before I always grew so tired of it but this time, I was/am loving it. I love the kitchen...I love playing music, I love that Wesley is playing at my feet and chatting with me, I love that his little hands reach up to try whatever I'm cutting and I love giving him pieces of red pepper, apple peels, spoons from paleo muffin mix, etc. And its all good for him. I love how cooking lately has turned in to quality time with him - how he wants to "help" and taste things, and we talk about it. It was completely joyful and so much fun this time with him around to keep me company.
So hence, my eye and dreams for kitchens lately. Arent these pretty...(images via: scandinavian interior design, b.a.s, desire to inspire)

I thought I would share one of my most recent favorite paleo meals with you (in case you're looking? if not ignore? or still try it? is anyone else doing paleo or whole30 this month like me?). This is super easy - I just chop and fry a few pieces of bacon and add the tomatos in eventually. Maybe even a dash of balsamic vinegar would add another layer of flavor, but this is really great! (Recipe via cooking with cakes)

im not sure that i would ever even light this, its too pretty. but the sandalwood manly smell would be nice. or maybe i'd light it and keep the jar for something. because i hoard things. its tough being a minimalist - slash - hoarder!
(by saturdays surf nyc)

Right, hi. I love just coming out of the blue to surprise you. My life has been so disorganized and already today I did so many things to fix this - so now I feel like I can relax my brain a little and thats always when I turn to this blog. Its still comforting to come back and see your comments and visit your blogs (even though i'm not commenting, i'm still browsing on my commutes!).

The pictures above are from the last week, paleo meals, balthazar in concert (sorry to not be able to take the photo cred), the little guy. Ive been trying to take more pictures lately.

Have a great weekend. Tonight (Fri) i spent on domesticity and relaxing. Tomorrow is cooking, visiting a new store with a friend, making almond milk cappucinos with cinnamon, a dinner party (fish tacos!) and then a night of dancing to one of my favorite bands. Sunday will be for brunch and cooking (Im doing whole30 this month).

i don't know. i really don't. on one hand if i walked in to a friends place and saw this my immediate reaction would be something like delight and hilarity and major props...but then if i had to see something like a penis rug(which they also have) everyday, i'm not sure it would last. where do you put it?

(the shop,cold picnic, also has many other great and not so shocking things)

Why can't you do emoticons in blog posts? If so I'd do the one with the laughing and tears because this gin. (total exaggeration always)...but anyway, i just thought about how annoying it would actually be if emoticons were allowed in blog posts. so annoying. you know that person..

A photographer, Chompoo Baritone, keeps it real with these revelatory photos behind instagram posts - its cheeky and a great reminder that all we see is a highly curated view of what people want us to see (myself included!). it is quite funny, no?
(discovered on ronorp)